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Thursday, September 30, 2010

The hot weather seems to be gone for good - finally! I am a fall fanatic! I haven't had much of a chance to enjoy the beautifully cool, sunny days we've been having. Work seems to be getting in the way. I do have a wonderful view from my window, however, and can see the leaves starting to change:

There's not a lot of color yet. We won't see peak colors for another couple of weeks. I'm looking forward to seeing what this tree line looks like then!

I received my confirmation paperwork from the Applique Academy yesterday. I am so excited! I was able to get all of the classes I requested. I also receied an e-mail indicating that I got my first choice for Baltimore on the Prairie. If only I could get into the class that I want at Houston! I'm still not sure what I am going to do with myself on Wednesday before the show opens.
Work has been consuming so much of my time lately that I haven't had much time for sewing or hooking. I did spend a little time putting together my first ring for The Blessings pattern. I am using Jo Morton fabrics for the applique but can't decide if I want to use shirtings for the background as I originally planned or go with something a little brighter. I placed the ring on a plain background - a Moda Bella solid - and didn't like it at all. I should pin together a mock-up and take a picture. Sometimes that helps with decision-making.

I am still anxiously awaiting the release of the "Stars & Sprigs" pattern. I plan on getting my bright fix with that project. Glorious Applique should have the pattern in the next couple of weeks. It feels like I have been waiting forever!

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Time has flown by this month! I had a wonderful time at Kinderhook last weekend. I really need to do that more often - go on trips to work on projects rather than to shop for more, that is! I spent many, many hours working on the Runaway Mystery quilt. I had high hopes of getting it completely finished, and put in at least 16 hours of sewing each day, but alas came up short... I did make considerable progress, and even started fantasizing that I might get it done in time for my friends to take to Runaway with them this year, but I think I am going to run out of time. I have a few more blocks to finish but started laying it out on the floor to see what it will look like:

I wasn't sure that I liked it at first, but looking at the picture, I really think I do! It is the first scrappy project I have ever done, and it's really been difficult for me! It's going to be a big one...I think maybe a king or at least close to it.

I've also been making some progress on my Lisa's Garden blocks. I've had week six done for a while but hadn't gotten around to taking a picture:

I haven't made much progress on my snowman rug. It has to be finished by October in order to be part of our Christmas card project, so I suppose I had better put away the stitching and get to hooking!

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

It's always amazing to look back at the previous month's "to do" list and see how far I have strayed... What is most amazing is that I even work on anything I list! I'm really challenged when it comes to staying focused on a project - there are just so many out there that I can't wait to start! Here's the status report for August: